Fed Delivers Third Straight Rate Cut
The Fed cut its key rate by 0.25% to about 3.6% and signaled a possible pause on future cuts. The rate decrease can help ease mortgage rates, but not immediately.
Jacksonville Lands on NAR’s 2026 Hot-Spot List
NAR’s latest outlook points to rising demand in 2026, with Jacksonville noted for job growth, income gains and a better balance between prices and wages.
Real-World Tips for Negotiating Concessions
Agents are leaning on calmer, psychology-based tactics to negotiate concessions, using timing and high-value, low-cost trades to keep deals moving.
Why AI Marketing Strategies Need a Human Touch
AI can boost efficiency, but businesses still need people to personalize outreach and close deals. Blending AI insights with human expertise delivers better results.
Mortgage Rates Ease Further
Rates on 30-year mortgages slipped to 6.19% from 6.23% last week, close to its lowest point this year. Borrowing costs on 15-year loans averaged 5.44%.
State Invests $112M in Water Quality
Gov. DeSantis announced 53 new projects to improve water quality, strengthen water supplies and expand the technology to detect and reduce harmful algal blooms.
Creating Smarter Workflows With AI
AI is helping small businesses work faster, tailor marketing and expand services, while still relying on people for ideas, judgment and customer connection.
Sellers Pull Back Nationwide as Demand Slows
National data shows record price cuts and the highest delisting rate since 2017 as affordability, flat job growth and weak demand keep the housing market sluggish.
Building Performance Tops CRE Priorities
Commercial customers are prioritizing efficiency and air quality, while more owners are repurposing buildings to cut costs and add value, NAR found.
Buyers Favor Space, Views, Location
A new survey shows Americans want large, single-story homes in great locations, but rising costs mean most opt for smaller, older properties.